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You guys know I am a sucker for a multitasking wardrobe. Repurposing and wearing pieces in different ways and on different occasions help me to not just minimize the need to buy n different things but also reduce the net cost of buying pieces. Its Diwali time followed by the wedding season, calls for n outfits, apart from the main days we have those days for Diwali parties and get-togethers. Outfits and outfits needed so this year I decided to make my dresses and non-traditional clothes work for the season by wearing them with traditional jewellery. Earrings are my go-to jewellery item and I was almost surprised how Indian and traditional they make even my boho modern dresses look.
My boho modern dress from Zara is given a traditional, apt for the festive and wedding season look by these beautiful chandelier pearl earrings made in silver from a brand I recently discovered, Tsara. Makers of destination silver jewellery, it rang a bell, all the pieces were stunning looking and so pocket-friendly, I had to know their story. And here it is, the owners Tarun and Natasha were in Udaipur, Rajasthan attending a friends wedding. After reaching their room post the sangeet function Natasha realised that one of her gold bangles was missing. They searched and searched but didn’t find it. Apart from the sadness of the loss she also felt ashamed and embarrassed to inform Tarun’s mother when they come back home. And there came the idea of making jewellery which looks just as good, if not better, than gold and diamond jewellery, so women can travel with it without stressing.
Stressing about the financials of how much jewellery actually costs.
Stressing about after purchasing it, it just sits in the bank lockers.
Stressing about customs for international flights.
Stressing about it left in hotel rooms.
Stressing about the jewellery getting lost.
I think we have all experienced some or all of those fears. I showed the pieces to my mother and she was in love instantly, her words ‘ who wants the stress, if there is no compromise on looks’. Tsara's brand philosophy is to look your best without the stress of what might happen to your jewellery. So they use colour stones and setting styles which the diamond jewellers use but replace the gold and diamonds with silver and cubic zirconias. Couldn’t have been better, even for my sister's wedding trousseau we are considering a few pieces from Tsara.
You might be thinking that silver oxidizes so, ok yes it does but Tsara uses rhodium plating which gold and diamond jewellers use so the process is very slow. They also give an anti-tarnish cloth that helps bring the shine back to a greater extent. The products might be a little on the pricier side but the quality and the look totally compensate for it. And actually very versatile, I wore this piece with my dress for Diwali party and I can wear with any of my traditional clothes for the wedding season. Which reduces the cost even further, the number of times and ways you wear a piece determines the true amount you spend on it, right!!!
They are available online as well as offline in the following stores in India.
Delhi - Tiana Jewels, Khan Market
Mumbai- 2Divine, Julie by Julie Shah, Amara, Sattva, Sequins
Pune- Mairah
And before I forget, HAPPY DIWALI everyone!! Decorate, eat lots of food, play cards but say no to crackers.
Suggested post- Indian wear for Diwali, weddings or special occasion.
- Traditional in trending pink and yellow.
- Simple soft and dewy Diwali makeup.
Thank you for stopping by, see you with my next.
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How to make your dress work for diwali / wedding season
You guys know I am a sucker for a multitasking wardrobe. Repurposing and wearing pieces in different ways and on different occasions help me to not just minimize the need to buy n different things but also reduce the net cost of buying pieces. Its Diwali time followed by the wedding season, calls for n outfits, apart from the main days we have those days for Diwali parties and get-togethers. Outfits and outfits needed so this year I decided to make my dresses and non-traditional clothes work for the season by wearing them with traditional jewellery. Earrings are my go-to jewellery item and I was almost surprised how Indian and traditional they make even my boho modern dresses look.
My boho modern dress from Zara is given a traditional, apt for the festive and wedding season look by these beautiful chandelier pearl earrings made in silver from a brand I recently discovered, Tsara. Makers of destination silver jewellery, it rang a bell, all the pieces were stunning looking and so pocket-friendly, I had to know their story. And here it is, the owners Tarun and Natasha were in Udaipur, Rajasthan attending a friends wedding. After reaching their room post the sangeet function Natasha realised that one of her gold bangles was missing. They searched and searched but didn’t find it. Apart from the sadness of the loss she also felt ashamed and embarrassed to inform Tarun’s mother when they come back home. And there came the idea of making jewellery which looks just as good, if not better, than gold and diamond jewellery, so women can travel with it without stressing.
Stressing about the financials of how much jewellery actually costs.
Stressing about after purchasing it, it just sits in the bank lockers.
Stressing about customs for international flights.
Stressing about it left in hotel rooms.
Stressing about the jewellery getting lost.
I think we have all experienced some or all of those fears. I showed the pieces to my mother and she was in love instantly, her words ‘ who wants the stress, if there is no compromise on looks’. Tsara's brand philosophy is to look your best without the stress of what might happen to your jewellery. So they use colour stones and setting styles which the diamond jewellers use but replace the gold and diamonds with silver and cubic zirconias. Couldn’t have been better, even for my sister's wedding trousseau we are considering a few pieces from Tsara.
You might be thinking that silver oxidizes so, ok yes it does but Tsara uses rhodium plating which gold and diamond jewellers use so the process is very slow. They also give an anti-tarnish cloth that helps bring the shine back to a greater extent. The products might be a little on the pricier side but the quality and the look totally compensate for it. And actually very versatile, I wore this piece with my dress for Diwali party and I can wear with any of my traditional clothes for the wedding season. Which reduces the cost even further, the number of times and ways you wear a piece determines the true amount you spend on it, right!!!
They are available online as well as offline in the following stores in India.
Delhi - Tiana Jewels, Khan Market
Mumbai- 2Divine, Julie by Julie Shah, Amara, Sattva, Sequins
Pune- Mairah
And before I forget, HAPPY DIWALI everyone!! Decorate, eat lots of food, play cards but say no to crackers.
Suggested post- Indian wear for Diwali, weddings or special occasion.
- Traditional in trending pink and yellow.
- Simple soft and dewy Diwali makeup.
Thank you for stopping by, see you with my next.
Love
Chichi
I might have missed out on the whole fashion week season this year but I couldn’t miss this one show at the Amazon India fashion week in Delhi, Sahil Kochhar. But first, let's get done with my look. Well, red is the colour of the moment and layering the thing of autumn so that is what it was!!! A red wrap blouse with a red full skirt worn over skinny jeans and metallic red loafers. The beret was more of a practical choice than a fashion one actually, its a deal to wash my hair and I had no time. Works wonderfully that it is the accessory of the moment!!!!
Outfit: Shoes, top- Zara, jeans - Nakd, Skirt- ASOS, Beret- Promod
Now about the brand Sahil Kochhar. I have been going to his shows for the last two years and I have to say I am so proud. I believe in this world as a whole, there can’t be any isolation so you have to be with the global sensibilities and trends, having said that for Indian fashion and the brands and designers the strength is the traditional crafts, fabrics and the rich cultural heritage. And when the two marry the creation is not just beautiful but also unique. Something that has an Indian soul but very global and modern and that is brand Sahil Kochhar. His ss18 collection ticked all the boxes. Titled Rooh, meaning soul, inspired by the soul of the curiously mystical jungles of India. A slew of models sashayed the runway in a dream of white and pastel coloured, intricately embroidered fabrics. A masterclass in silhouettes, cuts, and fabric. Spelling spring summer and the freshness and the breeziness that they channel.
Hope you liked the post, see you with my next!
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Amazon india fashion week ss18 outfit and in focus designer Sahil Kochhar
I might have missed out on the whole fashion week season this year but I couldn’t miss this one show at the Amazon India fashion week in Delhi, Sahil Kochhar. But first, let's get done with my look. Well, red is the colour of the moment and layering the thing of autumn so that is what it was!!! A red wrap blouse with a red full skirt worn over skinny jeans and metallic red loafers. The beret was more of a practical choice than a fashion one actually, its a deal to wash my hair and I had no time. Works wonderfully that it is the accessory of the moment!!!!
Outfit: Shoes, top- Zara, jeans - Nakd, Skirt- ASOS, Beret- Promod
Now about the brand Sahil Kochhar. I have been going to his shows for the last two years and I have to say I am so proud. I believe in this world as a whole, there can’t be any isolation so you have to be with the global sensibilities and trends, having said that for Indian fashion and the brands and designers the strength is the traditional crafts, fabrics and the rich cultural heritage. And when the two marry the creation is not just beautiful but also unique. Something that has an Indian soul but very global and modern and that is brand Sahil Kochhar. His ss18 collection ticked all the boxes. Titled Rooh, meaning soul, inspired by the soul of the curiously mystical jungles of India. A slew of models sashayed the runway in a dream of white and pastel coloured, intricately embroidered fabrics. A masterclass in silhouettes, cuts, and fabric. Spelling spring summer and the freshness and the breeziness that they channel.
Hope you liked the post, see you with my next!
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- Milan fashion week street style outfit
- London fashion week aw 17, day 1
- How to wear red
Love
Chichi
Delhi is brimming with festivities after the festivals starts the wedding season. That only means either you are trousseau shopping or someone you know is. My hands are full with responsibilities for my sisters wedding most importantly shopping. When shopping for trousseau one piece that can be overlooked but is very essential for every girl's bridal trousseau is a cocktail dress. Indian wedding shopping we tend to think of sarees, suits, lehngas and the likes. Dresses don’t come to mind, at least didn't come to ours when shopping for my little sisters but were thankfully reminded well on time by mom, just like always mom knows it all!!
We all have those cocktails parties and events to go to so don’t forget to keep one cocktail dress in your trousseau. Now about the look. I will admit I have done the least here, my only contribution is the messy bun and the earrings which add to the look but obviously do not make it. The maker is the dress designed by upcoming designer duo Uma and Siddhartha for their brand Vaasas fashion studio. And the star is the embellished cape, made of real stones, the kind that makes you the show stopper and the head turner of the event. I felt like a star, no, I actually felt very beautiful wearing it!!
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The trousseau must have
Delhi is brimming with festivities after the festivals starts the wedding season. That only means either you are trousseau shopping or someone you know is. My hands are full with responsibilities for my sisters wedding most importantly shopping. When shopping for trousseau one piece that can be overlooked but is very essential for every girl's bridal trousseau is a cocktail dress. Indian wedding shopping we tend to think of sarees, suits, lehngas and the likes. Dresses don’t come to mind, at least didn't come to ours when shopping for my little sisters but were thankfully reminded well on time by mom, just like always mom knows it all!!
We all have those cocktails parties and events to go to so don’t forget to keep one cocktail dress in your trousseau. Now about the look. I will admit I have done the least here, my only contribution is the messy bun and the earrings which add to the look but obviously do not make it. The maker is the dress designed by upcoming designer duo Uma and Siddhartha for their brand Vaasas fashion studio. And the star is the embellished cape, made of real stones, the kind that makes you the show stopper and the head turner of the event. I felt like a star, no, I actually felt very beautiful wearing it!!
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Yes there are no rules in fashion and I am no fashion guru, not even close, but let's talk about this outfit combination first, the one autumn winter outfit that looks super stunning and is super easy to put on, dress over trousers/ jeans. It has been a huge trend for a good couple of years now, well, I like to think of it from the point of view of practicality. 1. getting more use of our summer dresses, 2. a new outfit from pieces you have already worn a zillion times 3. weather appropriate. For more reasons check this post I did last year. Basically ticking all the right boxes.
I usually wear my dresses with jeans but on this occasion, I tried my wide leg cropped velvet trousers and I must admit I was surprised. Also surprised with how a fit and flare dress can look cool with a wide leg bottom. The rules about silhouettes, wear something fitted on top with something loose on the bottom clearly not holding, not just here I mostly put together outfits with a blind eye to the fashion rules keeping just my style in mind and they are always a winner, check here outfit 1, outfit 2 and so many more. The rules in fashion were made by whosoever at whatever time, times change and just like any other rule the fashion rules too, don't hold. So keep your style in mind, strongly recommend that, and do whatever the hell you want to do!!!
What i wore- Trousers - Zara, Shoes - Finery, Dress- Lightinthebox
I took these pictures in Santorini Greece, yes you read it right, the scenery is so unlike the Santorini image! well, Santorini is not just white and blue, this beach was in the village Kamari where we stayed and as I mentioned in my Instagrammers guide to Santorini is a great place to stay away from the crowds yet very close to all the attractions. Unexpectedly, it was raining the day we reached, a mood dampener but turned out to be a blessing, we had the whole beach to ourself!!!
What are your thoughts on the fashion rules?
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Chichi
Why there are no rules in fashion
Yes there are no rules in fashion and I am no fashion guru, not even close, but let's talk about this outfit combination first, the one autumn winter outfit that looks super stunning and is super easy to put on, dress over trousers/ jeans. It has been a huge trend for a good couple of years now, well, I like to think of it from the point of view of practicality. 1. getting more use of our summer dresses, 2. a new outfit from pieces you have already worn a zillion times 3. weather appropriate. For more reasons check this post I did last year. Basically ticking all the right boxes.
I usually wear my dresses with jeans but on this occasion, I tried my wide leg cropped velvet trousers and I must admit I was surprised. Also surprised with how a fit and flare dress can look cool with a wide leg bottom. The rules about silhouettes, wear something fitted on top with something loose on the bottom clearly not holding, not just here I mostly put together outfits with a blind eye to the fashion rules keeping just my style in mind and they are always a winner, check here outfit 1, outfit 2 and so many more. The rules in fashion were made by whosoever at whatever time, times change and just like any other rule the fashion rules too, don't hold. So keep your style in mind, strongly recommend that, and do whatever the hell you want to do!!!
What i wore- Trousers - Zara, Shoes - Finery, Dress- Lightinthebox
I took these pictures in Santorini Greece, yes you read it right, the scenery is so unlike the Santorini image! well, Santorini is not just white and blue, this beach was in the village Kamari where we stayed and as I mentioned in my Instagrammers guide to Santorini is a great place to stay away from the crowds yet very close to all the attractions. Unexpectedly, it was raining the day we reached, a mood dampener but turned out to be a blessing, we had the whole beach to ourself!!!
What are your thoughts on the fashion rules?
Thank you for stopping by, see you with my next!
Love
Chichi
During the colder months the prints take a back seat but this year one print has taken the fashion world by storm. The heritage check. It is also the one clear and universal trend spotted on the streets of New York, London, Milan and now Paris during the ss18 fashion weeks. Surprised as I am, how this country vibe print looks so cool, chic and contemporary!!!
Actually, a very versatile print to wear that can stay in your wardrobe forever, is appropriate for all ages, works for most styles, can take you from desk to date or day to night, can be both pretty and powerful hence I say, go get it, even if the following 3 points apply to you. 1. you are an anti-trend person- why the hell should I be bothered with the trends, I just stick to what is in my closet and works for me. 2. You don't have the budget to do much shopping. 3. You are sick of constant additions to your closet- in other words, you are tired of shopping.
The blazer is obviously a great choice for the autumn-winter season so I decided on it for my first heritage check purchase but I am also considering trousers, keeping my fingers crossed to lay my hands on a matching one at Zara, which I think I should have bought at the first place!!!
Velvet is another huge trend and I couldn't stop myself from wearing these cropped trousers with the heritage check blazer. If I just change my footwear here I will be ready for any formal meeting, don't you think!!!
As I also said in my autumn trend post, if there is just one trend you choose for a/w 17 make it this one and after the parade of fashion weeks I am saying it yet again.
Your thoughts on heritage check, thank you for stopping by, see you with my next!
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Heritage check, the It trend to buy this season
During the colder months the prints take a back seat but this year one print has taken the fashion world by storm. The heritage check. It is also the one clear and universal trend spotted on the streets of New York, London, Milan and now Paris during the ss18 fashion weeks. Surprised as I am, how this country vibe print looks so cool, chic and contemporary!!!
Actually, a very versatile print to wear that can stay in your wardrobe forever, is appropriate for all ages, works for most styles, can take you from desk to date or day to night, can be both pretty and powerful hence I say, go get it, even if the following 3 points apply to you. 1. you are an anti-trend person- why the hell should I be bothered with the trends, I just stick to what is in my closet and works for me. 2. You don't have the budget to do much shopping. 3. You are sick of constant additions to your closet- in other words, you are tired of shopping.
The blazer is obviously a great choice for the autumn-winter season so I decided on it for my first heritage check purchase but I am also considering trousers, keeping my fingers crossed to lay my hands on a matching one at Zara, which I think I should have bought at the first place!!!
Velvet is another huge trend and I couldn't stop myself from wearing these cropped trousers with the heritage check blazer. If I just change my footwear here I will be ready for any formal meeting, don't you think!!!
As I also said in my autumn trend post, if there is just one trend you choose for a/w 17 make it this one and after the parade of fashion weeks I am saying it yet again.
Your thoughts on heritage check, thank you for stopping by, see you with my next!
Love
Chichi
It would not be wrong if i say i am obsessed with polka dots, so when i saw this blouse in fun candy colour polkas in zara i couldn’t stop myself from grabbing. The fit was beautiful and i could imagine myself wearing it with almost any bottom in my wardrobe. No impulsive shopping.
Two reasons i love polka dots are 1. they are almost a classic 2. great for mixing prints. So that means its a very safe print to buy, something that can stay in your wardrobe for long and be used in different outfits.
Like stripes, almost.
Lets talk about mixing prints today
- Two classic prints can always be paired together without much thought, like a polka dot blouse with a pinstripe trouser.
- Leopard print also qualifies as a neutral print, a great way to do print mix with leopard is with shoes or accessories in the form of bag, belt or choker.
- Depending on your body shape choose a bolder print on the areas you want to highlight and a conservative one on the area you want to conceal.
- Going monochrome is another great way to mix prints, i.e choose different prints but keep the colours same.
This look is rocking two of the top trends for autumn I paired my polka dots blouse with my two tone denim that gives the side stripe look and leopard loafers, comfy and chic for meetings as well as for casual days.
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Hope this post helps you in mixing prints like a pro, thank you for stopping by, see you with my next!
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How to mix prints like a pro and polka dots
It would not be wrong if i say i am obsessed with polka dots, so when i saw this blouse in fun candy colour polkas in zara i couldn’t stop myself from grabbing. The fit was beautiful and i could imagine myself wearing it with almost any bottom in my wardrobe. No impulsive shopping.
Two reasons i love polka dots are 1. they are almost a classic 2. great for mixing prints. So that means its a very safe print to buy, something that can stay in your wardrobe for long and be used in different outfits.
Like stripes, almost.
Lets talk about mixing prints today
- Two classic prints can always be paired together without much thought, like a polka dot blouse with a pinstripe trouser.
- Leopard print also qualifies as a neutral print, a great way to do print mix with leopard is with shoes or accessories in the form of bag, belt or choker.
- Depending on your body shape choose a bolder print on the areas you want to highlight and a conservative one on the area you want to conceal.
- Going monochrome is another great way to mix prints, i.e choose different prints but keep the colours same.
This look is rocking two of the top trends for autumn I paired my polka dots blouse with my two tone denim that gives the side stripe look and leopard loafers, comfy and chic for meetings as well as for casual days.
Suggested posts - How to dress like a street style pro
- Subtle ways to wear leopard print
- Monochrome why? How?
Hope this post helps you in mixing prints like a pro, thank you for stopping by, see you with my next!
Love
Chichi
As stoked as i am but it is what it is, i am not doing any fashion week this season, last few months have been quite busy on the personal front, i don’t see it changing till the end of the year so i decided to take off from LFW and MFW. Will however try to attend a day or two of the AIFW in delhi, fingers crossed. But have been looking at all the street style inspirations coming from NYFW and today i am sharing with you, well in time, this is the best time to shop for the season ahead, the top 10 trends for autumn 2017.
- The heritage check - Never have been cooler and chicer. If there is only one trend you want to choose make it this one. Blazers, jackets, trousers they are just everywhere but the one item i find super versatile is the double breasted blazer. Something that can stay in your wardrobe and be easily worn with jeans, trousers, skirts alike. I just got one from Zara and i am so obsessed that i couldn't even wait to shoot it and just took this picture, haha but you will see it in outfit posts very soon!!!
- Pant suit - Ah so fun and powerful, i have been obsessed with the masculine feminine contrast and this trend is perfect if you like to play that as well.
- Red - If red intimidates you check this post how to wear red i did in June. Definitely give red a shot.
- Velvet - Come autumn and the focus shifts to more luxurious fabrics. Velvet is great to add detailings to your looks and if you love to play around with texture.
- Pointed toe shoes specially in kitten heel also white and red. Everyone at NYFW was wearing either a pointed toe or a kitten heel or shoes in white or shoes in red.
- Polka dots - the one trend that has spilled over from ss17, check this post on polkas, polka dots on blouses, jumpers, shoes, belts, trousers, you name it!
- Metallics have been trending for a couple of years now for a/w and if you already bought some pieces great news the trend continues.
- Feminine details - Ruffles and statement sleeves - The other trends that have spilled over from last seasons.
- Dark florals - How can it be autumn without dark florals! Its actually one trend almost everyone can wear, even girls who don’t like florals as much because dark florals kinda have a minimal and edgy vibe.
- Wide leg trousers and side stripes on jeans / trousers.
The great part about these trends is that they are all very wearable and will transition well into winter.
Which one is your favourite? Have you started shopping?
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- How to wear off shoulder top in autumn
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Thank you for stopping by, see you with my next.
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Chichi
Top trends for autumn 2017
As stoked as i am but it is what it is, i am not doing any fashion week this season, last few months have been quite busy on the personal front, i don’t see it changing till the end of the year so i decided to take off from LFW and MFW. Will however try to attend a day or two of the AIFW in delhi, fingers crossed. But have been looking at all the street style inspirations coming from NYFW and today i am sharing with you, well in time, this is the best time to shop for the season ahead, the top 10 trends for autumn 2017.
- The heritage check - Never have been cooler and chicer. If there is only one trend you want to choose make it this one. Blazers, jackets, trousers they are just everywhere but the one item i find super versatile is the double breasted blazer. Something that can stay in your wardrobe and be easily worn with jeans, trousers, skirts alike. I just got one from Zara and i am so obsessed that i couldn't even wait to shoot it and just took this picture, haha but you will see it in outfit posts very soon!!!
- Pant suit - Ah so fun and powerful, i have been obsessed with the masculine feminine contrast and this trend is perfect if you like to play that as well.
- Red - If red intimidates you check this post how to wear red i did in June. Definitely give red a shot.
- Velvet - Come autumn and the focus shifts to more luxurious fabrics. Velvet is great to add detailings to your looks and if you love to play around with texture.
- Pointed toe shoes specially in kitten heel also white and red. Everyone at NYFW was wearing either a pointed toe or a kitten heel or shoes in white or shoes in red.
- Polka dots - the one trend that has spilled over from ss17, check this post on polkas, polka dots on blouses, jumpers, shoes, belts, trousers, you name it!
- Metallics have been trending for a couple of years now for a/w and if you already bought some pieces great news the trend continues.
- Feminine details - Ruffles and statement sleeves - The other trends that have spilled over from last seasons.
- Dark florals - How can it be autumn without dark florals! Its actually one trend almost everyone can wear, even girls who don’t like florals as much because dark florals kinda have a minimal and edgy vibe.
- Wide leg trousers and side stripes on jeans / trousers.
The great part about these trends is that they are all very wearable and will transition well into winter.
Which one is your favourite? Have you started shopping?
Suggested posts - How to wear velvet when its still hot
- How to wear off shoulder top in autumn
- How to wear red
Thank you for stopping by, see you with my next.
Love
Chichi
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